Laboratory Instructional Assistant - Pool

Who We Are

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities.

We are recognized nationally as an Achieving the Dream "leader college" and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Reflects the diversity of our community.
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
• Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.
• Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

This position provides instructional support services to the Science Programs. Prepare laboratory sessions per faculty requirements. Coordinate usage of labs and equipment among faculty and students. Assist faculty with the preparation of laboratory activities.

* This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

• Work with faculty and staff to support the instructional program in A&P, Microbiology, Chemistry or Physics.
• Set up and put away equipment and supplies for laboratory sessions.
• Work with faculty to coordinate the laboratory activity schedule.
• Recommend equipment and supply purchases related to the instructional program.
• Keep laboratories, supplies, materials and equipment organized and ready for use.
• Provide other forms of assistance to the science instructional program when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science‑related field from an accredited college or university
  -OR- equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic background in biology and/or health and life sciences, including anatomy and physiology.
• Experience working with chemicals in a laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with and knowledge of safe laboratory practices.
• Experience coordinating or organizing activities and scheduling.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time, be able to stoop and bend, and be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• The ability to climb and stand on step stools and small ladders for short periods of time.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

The Successful Candidate must Demonstrate

• Excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction and the ability to problem solve.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty and staff.
• Responsibility of reporting to work when scheduled and notifying manager prior to absence.

Application Materials

Terms of Employment

This is part‑time hourly position is bound by the WAC 357‑04‑045 provisions above and is scheduled to work varied hours (depending on lab schedule needs) approximately 15 to 17 hours per week. The pay rate is…